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Whether a myth or not, the "melting pot" metaphor is a shorthand reference to the belief or aspiration that disparate races, religions, and national origins of people who come to the United States are somehow smoothly integrated into an assimilated, homogenous culture.
Obviously, a moment's thought is all that's required to recognize that this intended goal is not well-reflected by the actual experiences of individuals who emigrate to the United States. A strong nativist streak among lower-class rural whites, and a number of openly racist terrorist organizations with roots in the U.S. are only the most blatant rebuttals to the melting pot. Other countries (e.g. Canada) use the mosaic analogy. Every group maintains its own identity but combines with others to produces a greater "design" Still other countries have used a sepaation of different groups (e.g South Africa's Apartheid) where the groups were kept apart with no integration.
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The melting pot myth refers to the belief that different cultures in a society will blend together, forming a single, homogeneous culture. It ignores the persistence of cultural differences and inequalities, as well as the complexities of identity formation within diverse societies.
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Which one is correct melding pot or melting pot?
A melting pot is an idiom meant to express a place where things or people mingle or blend together. It is often preceded or followed by a noun. Examples: "A Social Melting pot", "a melting pot for the arts" Sometimes it is preceded by adjectives such as in "a veritable melting pot".
Is Russia a melting pot or a salad bowl?
Russia is a melting pot
Who sang Melting Pot?
Melting Pot was sung by Blue Mink
Describe what is meant by melting pot?
A melting pot describes a group of culturally diverse people. The United States is considered a melting pot.
When was The Melting Pot - restaurant - created?
The Melting Pot - restaurant - was created in 1975.
Where can one find information on buying a melting pot?
A "melting pot" is not an actual pot to purchase. A "melting pot" is a metaphor, which is a figure of speech, referring to a society become more blended with cultures and races. It is not an actual pot.
What does the melting pot of America mean?
People call America the melting pot, because it reminds them of a giant pot were different races and religions live.
What are the release dates for The Melting Pot - 1915?
The Melting Pot - 1915 was released on: USA: 30 May 1915
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When was Melting Pot - Booker T album - created?
Melting Pot - Booker T album - was created in 1971.
